Coaches

Sarah McVicar is the Owner and head coach at MO Town Fitness.  Sarah has been conducting physical fitness classes for 7 Years. Her classes focus on Olympic lifting, functional fitness and metabolic conditioning. She taught senior fitness as part of an Ojai City Recreation Department outreach program designed to increase the health of local seniors. Sarah started working at M.O Town Fitness in 2017 as a trainer and has been an endurance athlete for over 10 years competing in multiple ultramarathons and fitness competitions.

James McVicar is the Co-Owner of MO Town Fitness with his wife Sarah. He has been teaching physical training to U.S. Navy Sailors and Soldiers for over 18 Years. He is currently an active duty U.S. Navy Master Diver stationed in Port Hueneme CA.  James spent 3 years instructing Military and DOD Civilian Divers at the Naval Diving Salvage Training Center in Panama City, FL. The physical training consisted of calisthenics, aquatic fundamentals, high risk diving and demolition operations. He is a trained Combat Lifesaver and teaches emergency medical care on a regular basis to Navy personnel and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Dive Team.

Brittany Helson is an RN, EMT, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, and comes from a competitive gymnastics background. She is an Ojai native and grew up in Meiners Oaks.

Brittany approaches fitness as one key element to overall health and enjoys adapting programs to meet individual needs: from competition to general mobility.

Dorcas Mcleod has been a personal trainer for over 25 years. She was given the opportunity to work at The Gym at The Sanctuary in Covent Garden London for 3  years, which was one of the first women only gyms in the 1990s, it was a very exciting time. Dorcas' philosophy on fitness is to offer variety, be creative and keep exercises fun and interesting.  She believes in a foundation of building strength, flexibility and brings to the gym a concise no nonsense attitude with a sense of humor . Exercise should be safe, effective and non judgmental . She encourages her clients to do their best but know their limitations. Dorcas' moto is "education is forever learning …" Certifications: British Weight Lifting Association & Pilates Beginners Mat.

Cheyanne White is a fitness coach specializing in strength training. She has her B.S. in Exercise Science and has been a coach for 4 years. She worked 2 years as a Physical Therapy Aide and interned in Athletic Training. She is very passionate about health and fitness! She has competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting competitions and loves sports, but not as much as she enjoys being a coach!